When Cole and Kelso both get negative results back after a few routine tests, they learn the hard way to put their egos in check in order to rein in the support of their so-called friends.

Dr. Cox names Lucy team leader for hell week, but the young student takes her role a bit too seriously. Turk, meanwhile, battles insecurity when a renowned surgeon comes to town

One of the med students cheats on a test, so Dr. Cox punishes the entire class. Elsewhere, Denise makes a surprising admission

Airdate: 12 January, 2010
Summary: New realities are experienced when Lucy starts operating on people and J.D. and Elliot have their baby.

Airdate: 5 January, 2010
Summary: Lucy finds couplings throughout the hospital.

Airdate: 5 January, 2010
Summary: Before receiving their white coats, the med students of Winston University must figure out why they want to be doctors, and Denise gets a little relationship help

Airdate: 1 January, 2010
Summary: Turk tries to find a replacement best friend; Elliott offers some advice to exhausted Lucy.

Airdate: 22 December, 2009
Summary: Lucy has problems practicing on live humans, while J.D. still wants to get Turk\’s approval.

Airdate: 15 December, 2009
Summary: J.D. and Turk have time to party, when their wives are out of town.